Extreme Weather

Because of concerns for driver safety, local access to the roads will not be allowed until the storm system has passed and all roads have been inspected, the Los Angeles County Public Works Department said in a press release.

A winter weather advisory is in effect from 6 a.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday as a storm is expected to bring rain to the LA basin and snow to mountains as low as 3,000 feet. the combined snow and wind gusts that could hit 50 mph on Saturday could make travel over mountain passes difficult.

Weekend Sees Rainbows, Rain and Snow

Through the week freeze warnings were in effect in several areas including LA, San Bernardino, and Ventura.

Residents looking to get the latest updates on road conditions can visit the DPW CARE website at www.dpwcare.org and follow Public Works on Twitter at @dpwCARE.